Phishing attacks are repeatedly shown to be the number one cyber security risk for organisations in the UK – see the report linked below. So, anything that disrupts the threat actor’s ability to carry out and exploit these types of cyber-attacks is good news for everyone. Microsoft and the US …
Encryption is important
I am an advocate of using encryption to improve the cyber security posture of our clients. This week I submitted a “draft for discussion” IT and Cyber Security Audit report to a client in which there are several recommendations to use encryption to improve their cyber security stance. Is encryption …
Cyber Security Awareness Training – Why?
I am working on two IT and Cyber Security Audits – and I could not get Diana to fill in for me for “The Wednesday Bit” this week although she did an excellent job last week. IT and Cyber Security Audit | Smart Thinking Solutions Here is something I wrote …
More on IoT and Cyber Security
On Tuesday I wrote about how unsecured and unsupported Internet of Things (IoT) device on an organisation’s network can compromise their cyber security and how an IT and Cyber Security Audit can help identify these issues before they become an “incident”. Another aspect of poor cyber security of internet connected …
IT and Cyber Security Audit
Many business owners are uncertain about what is involved in an IT and Cyber Security Audit or whether it is even necessary, particularly if their business is small. Value for money is crucial, and an audit can seem expensive. However, no business is too small to be a target for …
